6 August 2020 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
St Peter'S Church, Church Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1bf
The proposal involves urgent repair works to St Peter's Church, a unique Manx stone church surrounded by graveyards, including repointing the remaining parts of the 23m-high spire and tower with lime mortar, filling cracks in the west walls with lime mortar, replacing cement strap pointing with lime render, and raking …
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The officer considered the repairs necessary to maintain the church structure and prevent water ingress, using traditional lime mortar which is an acceptable method and material.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings and Conservation Areas. The officer assessed the repair works as maintaining the structure without adverse impacts, thus protecting the church's fabric and setting.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations to Registered Buildings that detrimentally affect their special character. The repairs were found not to detrimentally affect the church's character as they use traditional materials for maintenance.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for maintenance, alteration or extension of pre-1920 buildings. Lime mortar repointing was highlighted as a traditional material, making the proposal compliant.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character. The works were assessed as preserving the Onchan Conservation Area's character and quality.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Requires special regard to preserving Registered Building features of special interest; presumption against alterations unless justified. The officer noted the repairs are justified as necessary for structural maintenance, with full information provided on impacts, and no cumulative harm from prior works.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Requires consideration of impact on Conservation Area character, including setting. The proposal was found to preserve the area's character.
Time limit
The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent. Reason: To comply with paragraph 2(2)(a) of schedule 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented registered building consents.
no objection to the proposals (03.06.2020)
no highway interests (27.05.2020)
Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval for planning purposes. Department of Infrastructure Highways Division has no highways interest.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI
